Lab+4


 * CCT205 - LAB 4

Connect or Disconnect? ** Being connected or disconnected through Facebook and Twitter may vary between the user’s personal experiences. I personally feel that this system disconnects relationships. I believe that leaving texts or messages can be rather impersonal and insincere. The virtual world acts as a meeting place for people to connect with another person all around the globe. An individual may post updates about their life on his/her profile, which can be viewed by everybody, or just friends only. People may feel connected to others on the Internet, but the truth is people are actually disconnected.

The virtual world is a way of communication through text, images, or even video conference. E-mails are now replacing mails, but interpretation through text is just not as personal as holding a hand-written mail in the hands. I believe that digital communication dematerialize the real world. Interaction is just not the same without being able to see the person in person, and to physically communicate with them. For example, some people may casually leave a “Happy Birthday” message to somebody, but it’s still not the same feeling as seeing someone or calling someone for their special day. Peer-to-peer networks simply cannot replace the art of spending time with someone in person.